My uncle Terry has had a yorkie (12 pounds!) for about 8 years. But during that time, I had never had a dog before, nor was I at a place to get a dog, so I never really thought much about him. And his dog licks to the point of annoyance...so like I said, I passed the thought over.
My husband had a wire-haired terrier since he was 8, and it died a couple years before I met him. Anyway, he looooved that dog and always wanted another terrier. Once Eli and I got married, Eli met my uncle Terry's yorkie, Didas (short for Addidas), and my husband fell in love.
When we 1st started talking about getting a dog (March of 04) we considered all breeds, especially maltese and yorkies....
but my husband got his way after begging and begging for a yorkie and I gave in! Now we're both so sold-out for yorkies we can NEVER go back! And my husband is already on the campaign trail for ANOTHER! Isn't that cute?!
P.s. My husband wrote me a cute love note this afternoon....(we've been married nearly 16 months) and the note said
"I look forward to our future, with yorkies and children (in that order) and a house of our own! You are my girl and I need and love you forever!"
My heart melted.